Artist Kathleen Giese offers all levels of quality oil painting instruction in the Greater Madison Area of Wisconsin.  

Kathleen has studied throughout the United States with both nationally and internationally-recognized artists.  She is formally trained in Traditional, Old Masters' and Ala Prima (Wet-on-Wet) oil painting and teaching techniques. 

Subjects include:  Landscape, Seascape, Still Life, Floral,and Wildlife.

Kathleen D. Giese is one of only 28 people of both the North American Continent and the South American Continent to have earned the status of achieving all four  certifications from the Bob Ross Company.  Additionally, she is the only person in the State of Wisconsin to earn all four instructor painting certifications. 

The William Alexander Company has awarded Kathleen certification to teach.  She is one of two people in the State of Wisconsin to have achieved this status.

 "Safari Adventure"
    

    "Paradise"

Discover your CREATIVE SELF!

You can paint if you try!!!  Read what students have to say on the "Student Testamonials" page.

 Have you always wanted to paint but were afraid to try?  Can't draw a line--straight, curved or otherwise?  No one can read your handwriting?  You can't  even read your own handwriting?  Have two left feet?  Don't have the patience? 

You can paint if you try!!!

People often tell me that they would like to paint, but know that they can't.  While they have never tried, they know that they can't.

You can paint if you try!!!

Sometimes, people tend to forget that they gradually learned to golf, cook, hunt, swim, operate a camera, quilt, write, ride a horse, sail a boat, play chess, knit, etc.

You can paint if you try!!!

As with anything, one needs to start with the basics and continue learning.  With practice comes increased skill and expertise.  The more skill one has acquired, the more joy and satisfaction is gained. 

You have the power to open the door to a new world!   

You can paint if you try!!!  Read what students have to say on the "Student Testamonials" page.

Kathleen believes that anyone with a positive attitude and a desire to paint can be a truly successful artist!  She is dedicated to helping students bring out and discover their own creative self! 

You can paint if you try!!!  

No previous art or drawing background  whatsoever is needed.  Kathleen offers a fun, helpful, encouraging,  and positive learning environment that instills student confidence. 

You can paint if you try!!! 

Kathleen's painting classes are designed especially for you - whether you've never painted before or have previously painted and would like to try something new.  

You can paint if you try!!!  Read what students have to say on the "Student Testamonials" page.

Students create amazing paintings in one class! 

Kathleen will guide you patiently every step of the way.

More complex paintings such as Old Masters' paintings require more sessions.

You can paint if you try!!!  Read what students have to say on the "Student Testamonials" page.

E-mail Kathleen at:  o2paint@yahoo.com for more information or to register.  Include your telephone number if you would like Kathleen to call.